Pharmaceutical Sector

Why it matters

• Acts as a primary driver of public health outcomes by ensuring the availability and affordability of essential medicines.
• Contributes significantly to the national economy through high-value manufacturing and substantial export earnings.
• Promotes self-reliance in medical supplies, reducing dependence on international supply chains during global health crises.
• Facilitates advancements in biotechnology and research, fostering innovation within the domestic scientific ecosystem.

How it is asked

Focus on the regulatory framework governing drug quality and pricing, the challenges of Intellectual Property Rights in the context of generic drug manufacturing, and the role of government initiatives in promoting local manufacturing hubs.